Friday, January 14, 2022

Dumaguete tops Quincentennial marker tilt January 13, 2022 at 11:24PM

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Dumaguete tops Quincentennial marker tilt

Panilongon Quincentennial Landmark in Dumaguete

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – The City of Dumaguete topped the recently-concluded competition for the Best Site Development of Quincentennial Historical Markers in observance of the 500th anniversary of the Philippine Part of the First Circumnavigation of the World.

Dubbed Panilongon Landmark, the marker’s landscape is inspired by the galleon Victoria, flagship of Ferdinand Magellan, and stands at the 2-hectare reclaimed Pantawan People’s Park along Rizal Boulevard.

The contest was held among 32 local government units which hosted historical markers where the expedition of Magellan and Sebastian Elcano passed by in 1521 en route to the Spice Islands in present-day Maluku in Indonesia.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) unveiled 34 sites across the archipelago from March to October last year to mark the period where the Spanish crew was in the country’s waters.

The NQC funded the fabrication of specially-designed pedestals with the NHCP markers and bas relief depicting the expedition’s episodes and were installed on the identified sites in partnership with local governments for the site development.

The Panilongon Quincentennial Landmark was unveiled on May 4 last year to mark the day when survivors of the Spanish expedition sailed to the waters of Negros Island after their defeat in Mactan in the hands of Lapulapu and the burning of their ship Concepcion by the natives of Bohol.

Historical accounts say that according to Francisco Albo, one of the expedition’s navigators, Panilongon (Negros) is believed to be abundant in gold and ginger. From that point, they sailed to various parts of Mindanao before reaching their destination and completing the circumnavigation of the world the next year.

According to Dumaguete Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo, who conceptualized the Panilongon landmark design, the city government completed the marker in only 2 months, with 80% of materials donated by civic-spirited residents and groups.

He noted that despite time constraints, they edged the more popular sites such as Homonhon Island in Eastern Samar, Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte, and Mactan Shrine in Cebu. For bagging the top honors, the city was awarded a P 250,000 cash incentive by the contest organizers.

The local chief executive said that the new attraction has added to the charm of the scenic bayside Rizal Boulevard, one of the city’s top attractions, where the national hero once walked on a stopover from his exile in Dapitan.

The landmark was originally set to be installed at the Negros Oriental provincial capitol grounds, but the Sangguniang Panlalawigan failed to act on the Quincentennial site development proposal.

Other winners in the NQC site development contest were Punta Cruz in Maribojoc, Bohol, and Tagima at Fuego-Fuego Beach in Isabela City, Basilan, which bagged second and third places, respectively.

Twenty-seven sites were judged based on the criteria of compliance to technical requirements, environmental impact and sustainability, visual integrity, and safety and security.

The board of judges is composed of NHCP chairman and NQC executive director Rene Escalante, representatives from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the Department of Tourism, and the Department of Foreign Affairs.

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Dumaguete tops Quincentennial marker tilt
Melo Villareal
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Cebu Pacific Travel Advisory #9 Flexible Options for Passengers Affected by “No Vaccination, No Ride” Policy January 13, 2022 at 10:57PM

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Cebu Pacific Travel Advisory #9 Flexible Options for Passengers Affected by “No Vaccination, No Ride” Policy

Cebu Pacific Travel Advisory #9 As of 3:30PM, January 14, 2022

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Cebu Pacific will offer its passengers affected by the “No Vaccination, No Ride” flexible options as the airline complies with and supports the government’s order to limit public transportation access to vaccinated individuals in the National Capital Region (NCR) while the area remains under Alert Level 3 or higher.

Starting January 17, Monday, all domestic airlines, operating scheduled or non-scheduled commercial services to and from NCR, are required to only provide air transportation services to and from NCR to fully vaccinated persons, unless exempted, such as the following:

Cebu Pacific Flexible Options for Passengers

a) Persons with medical conditions that prevent full COVID-19 vaccination, as evidenced by a duly signed medical certificate with name and contact details of the physician; and

b) Persons who will procure essential goods and services, such as but not limited to food, water, medicine, medical devices, public utilities, energy, work, and medical and dental necessities, as evidenced by a duly issued barangay health pass or other appropriate proof to justify such travel.

For this purpose, CEB will screen, validate, and board only passengers traveling into and out of the NCR who are fully vaccinated. A person is considered fully vaccinated after two weeks following the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Moderna, Pfizer, and Sinovac vaccines; or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.

To passengers who cannot travel given the government order, CEB offers flexible options until January 31. Passengers who wish to voluntarily postpone their travel plans may conveniently cancel up to two (2) hours before their scheduled time of departure and select their preferred option through the Manage Booking portal (http://bit.ly/CEBmanageflight) on the Cebu Pacific website:

Rebook

Rebook for travel within 60 days at no additional cost, following CEB’s permanent removal of change fees. Fare difference waived.

Travel Fund

Store the amount in a virtual CEB wallet valid for two (2) years and use this to either book a new flight or pay for add-ons (e.g. baggage allowance, seat selection, etc.)

“Cebu Pacific continues to safeguard the safety of its passengers and crew. As such, Cebu Pacific will comply with the latest government order which aims to protect the majority. We promise to make everyjuan’s travel experience as convenient as possible despite the challenges lately. We appeal for the understanding and patience of those affected by the mandate. Cebu Pacific is committed to getting you on your way as soon as the times become safer for most of us,” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing & Customer Experience at Cebu Pacific.

CEB operates with 100% fully vaccinated active flying crew. Our pilots and cabin crew undergo regular antigen testing (Test Before Duty) before they are assigned to operate flights. CEB has already started its booster program to ensure the continued safety of its employees and passengers.

This is a developing situation. Passengers are advised to update their contact details via bit.ly/CEBUpdateInfo, so CEB can continue notifying guests on flight changes, reminders, and updates.

Before going to the airport, passengers are advised to check the travel requirements, safety protocols,?and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the CEB website: bit.ly/CEBFaqs

For other questions or concerns, passengers may send a message via Charlie the Chatbot on the Cebu Pacific website.

CEB hopes for the continued healing and recovery of every Juan impacted by the virus, and strength for frontline and medical workers.

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Cebu Pacific Travel Advisory #9 Flexible Options for Passengers Affected by “No Vaccination, No Ride” Policy
Melo Villareal
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Millennial Resorts Achieve the First and Prestigious EDGE Certification for Resort Hospitality in the Philippines January 13, 2022 at 10:44PM

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Millennial Resorts Achieve the First and Prestigious EDGE Certification for Resort Hospitality in the Philippines

EDGE-Certified Millennial Resorts feature the Cocoons and Club Laiya

Strengthening its Commitment to Environmental Sustainability in Batangas

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Millennial Resorts achieved the very first EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Certification for a resort hospitality project in the country, with its Crusoe Cabins at CaSoBe in Calatagan, Batangas. The EDGE Certification was awarded by Philippine Green Building Initiative, Inc. (PGBI) which recognized Crusoe Cabins for its eco-efficient design that result in reduction of 34% in energy, 57% in water and 65% in embodied energy in materials compared to local base case.

“We are truly proud of this recognition of Millennial Resorts as the first recipient of the highly-coveted EDGE Certification for a resort project in the Philippines. We share this honor with our relentless team who make it possible for us to put into action Landco’s long-term commitment to social, economic and environmental sustainability in premium property developments for more than 30 years across the country,” said Erickson Y. Manzano, President and CEO of both Landco Pacific Corporation and Millennial Resorts Corporation (MRC).

“Being eco-conscious is ingrained in both Landco and MRC’s DNAs. We do it, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do. Millennial Resorts’ EDGE Certification complements our over-all sustainability program at our latest Leisure Tourism Estates in Batangas – 15-hectare CaSoBe and 24-hectare Club Laiya, both of which are LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Registered and incorporate water recycling, permeable pedestrian tree-lined walkways, and scenic bike lanes around the beachside properties to further reduce our carbon footprints,” he added.

“Millennial Resorts team is grateful for this certification which shows our responsibility to the environment as we preserve the resort lifestyle and the uniqueness of the beach destination of Batangas. This inspires us to continue to find new ways to minimize our impact on the environment and respect the local community,” stated Patrick C. Gregorio, Senior Consultant for Hospitality, Landco and MRC.

EDGE-certified Millennial Resorts Crusoe Cabins at CaSoBe

The EDGE Certification demonstrates the leadership and advocacy of Landco and its sister hospitality group, Millennial Resorts in green building design with the use of EDGE software.

“Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) has always championed the integration of sustainability into our business strategy and value creation. We are proud that under the MVP Group, Landco and Millennial Resorts attained the EDGE certification to create a lasting positive impact to the environment and community. This achievement is a concrete example of our holistic and all-inclusive approach to sustainability.,” remarked Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Chief Finance, Sustainability and Risk Officer, Metro Pacific Investment Corporation (MPIC).

EDGE, an innovation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is an international green building standard, rating system and certification available in 160 countries. EDGE brings about solutions to reduce the use of energy, water and embodied energy in materials.

“Sustainable tourism plays a critical role in achieving a green recovery and I’m proud to see resort properties in the Philippines adopting globally-recognized sustainability standards, which will hopefully encourage other industry players to do the same”, said Jean-Marc Arbogast, IFC Country Manager for the Philippines.

Millennial Resorts undertake sustainability initiatives in line with MPIC’s commitment to help achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable; and strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

“Utility savings are not the only reward for a resort’s green credentials, as studies indicate that guests are more loyal to a property, with a commitment to protecting the environment and preserving natural resources,” shared Engr. Leandro A. Conti, PGBI Chairman and President.

EDGE-Certified Millennial Resorts operate Aquaria Waterpark at CaSoBe

“We hope that this EDGE Certification will encourage others to build green resort properties, in the Philippines and in other countries. Only by working together can we create an ecosystem where sustainable resorts are no longer the exception but the norm,” he noted.

Millennial Resorts feature unique resort accommodations: Crusoe Cabins at CaSoBe and Costa Azalea and Cocoons at CaSoBe and Club Laiya; and leisure facilities: Laiya Beach Club at Club Laiya and Aquaria Water Park with a three-story giant slide at CaSoBe and Costa Azalea. Its soon to be launched exciting new facilities are: Captain Barbozza restaurant and bar, Canopy and The Isle — venues for events, and Colony, a beachside co-working space. Costa Azalea is located in Samal Island, Davao.

Landco Pacific Corp. is a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation. For more information about Landco and its Millennial Resorts and Leisure Tourism Estates Club Laiya and CaSoBe, visit https://www.landco.ph/ or FB page: https://www.facebook.com/LandcoPacificCorporation.

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Original article: Millennial Resorts Achieve the First and Prestigious EDGE Certification for Resort Hospitality in the Philippines

Millennial Resorts Achieve the First and Prestigious EDGE Certification for Resort Hospitality in the Philippines
Melo Villareal
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